On Tuesday the founder of Washington’s Dry Fly Distilling, Don Poffenroth,, announced his retirement from the distillery. “It just felt like the right time,” said Poffenroth. “Considering our new partnership with Charlie Wagner (of Wagner Family of Wines and Caymus Vineyards) and Patrick Donovan’s 17 years of experience as master distiller, I knew he was …
Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirits has appointed a new master distiller, promoting Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to the new post. In this new role, Norwood will lead innovation and oversee production, continuing to shape the distinctive character of Sagamore’s rye while honoring its legacy. Norwood joined Sagamore Spirit in 2016, relocating across the country …
Earlier in the summer, the sales slump afflicting world whiskey claimed another American victim, not in Kentucky but in New York State: Black Button Distilling. The Whiskey Reviewer has been covering Black Button from its beginning several years ago, and noted the announcement that the distillery would close with concern. Now word has arrived that …
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits has unveiled what is its oldest expression to date: a limited edition 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, the latest expression in its prestigious Reserve Series. Starting in September, this whiskey can be purchased either at the Sagamore Spirit’s distillery in Baltimore or select premium retailers throughout the country. This whiskey was …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), legendary voice of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry, is proud to announce Paducah’s Purple Toad Winery & Distillery as its newest member, further strengthening the KDA in uniting global brands and emerging craft distilleries to promote and protect Kentucky’s iconic spirits industry. Located at 4275 Old US Hwy 45 South in …
Blind Barrels is an American Craft Whiskey Club that invites you to enjoy a blind tasting adventure every 3 months depending upon your subscription. If you enjoy exploring whiskey, you will want to consider a Blind Barrels subscription. They pick top-shelf craft whiskeys for their members at a discounted price. I received a sample box …
American whiskey has never been more exciting. While legacy names like Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey dominate shelves, many craft distilleries across the United States are carving out their own space in the whiskey world. In 2025, these small-batch producers are not just experimenting with flavor, they are helping redefine what American whiskey can be. …
North Carolina’s Southern Distilling Company, has released its newest expression: Southern Star Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Crafted in a single distilling season, aged four years, and bottled at 100 proof. Distilled and bottled in-house in Statesville, North Carolina, the whiskey has a mash bill of 51% rye, 39% corn, and 10% malted barley and honors …
Noted mixologist Molly Wellmann has been hired on as Master Taster at the Hidden Barn Whiskey. In her new role, Wellmann will be helping with the batching and single barrel selections of Hidden Barn Whiskey, as she builds on the tasting profile and batching style developed by Master Blender Emeritus Jackie Zykan. “Jackie got us …
Nevada’s Frey Ranch is a serious grain-to-glass, estate distillery, and now they have unveiled their new five grain mash bill in a single barrel bourbon. This the first-ever release from Frey Ranch that Colby Frey grows on his farm. With his farming acumen, Colby plants and harvest grains that are specifically destined to become whiskey, …
